The Battle Of The Safes: Or British Invincibles Versus Yankee Ironclads is a book written by George Augustus Sala. The book is a historical account of the naval arms race between Britain and the United States during the mid-19th century. The author describes the development of ironclads and the rivalry between the two nations as they competed for naval supremacy. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the...